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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.14, 37,251.47 and 15,057.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.14, 37,251.47 and 15,057.17 is: 20,778.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.14 : 37,251.47 = 15,057.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.14/37,251.47 = 15,057.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.14x = 37,251.47 × 15,057.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.14x = 560,901,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,901,567.93/26,994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.65

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